Pool Inspector

Pool Inspector Salary in California

$24.2K

$47.4K

$97.2K

$54,220

/year

$26.07

/hour

Pool Inspector Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$54,939

California

California

$54,220

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    How much does a Pool Inspector make in California?

    As of Sep 8, 2026, the average annual pay for a Pool Inspector in California is $54,220 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $26.07 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,042/week or $4,518/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $97,210 and as low as $24,179, the majority of Pool Inspector salaries currently range between $38,000 (25th percentile) to $62,700 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $90,795 annually in California. The average pay range for a Pool Inspector varies greatly (by as much as 24700), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    California ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Pool Inspector salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Pool Inspector jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Pool Inspector Jobs in California

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Pool Inspector job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Berkeley, , with Stanford, and Santa Clara, close behind in the second and third positions. Santa Clara, beats the average in California by $10,303 (19.0%), and Berkeley, furthers that trend with another $13,050 (24.1%) above the $54,220 average.

    With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Pool Inspector appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Berkeley, and San Mateo, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Pool Inspector role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Berkeley

    $67,270

    $32.34

    Stanford

    $64,635

    $31.07

    Santa Clara

    $64,523

    $31.02

    Sunnyvale

    $64,479

    $31.00

    Santa Cruz

    $63,436

    $30.50

    Palo Alto

    $63,098

    $30.34

    Oakland

    $63,096

    $30.33

    Richmond

    $63,052

    $30.31

    Hayward

    $62,987

    $30.28

    San Mateo

    $62,576

    $30.08

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Pool Inspector Jobs in California

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Pool Inspector job category in California, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $54220 state average for Pool Inspector jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Funeral Home Removal Technician

    $65,024

    $31.26

    Electrical Groundman

    $41,236

    $19.82

    Football Groundsman

    $38,421

    $18.47

    Apartment Groundskeeper

    $33,430

    $16.07

    Apartment Porter

    $31,790

    $15.28

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Pool Inspector salary in California as of September 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $38,000 to $90,795 annually, with the California average at $54,220 per year or $26.07 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Pool Inspector jobs, with Berkeley leading at $67,270 annually.